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The extremely thick fur of the chinchilla can disguise weight loss (much as do the feathers on a bird). Palpation of the thorax and ribs will reveal emaciation when present. Most adult chinchillas weigh between 400 â 700 grams.
Pregnancy & Babies. Chinchillas have a long pregnancy and the gestation period is around 110 days. Birth usually occurs in the morning and the babies, known as kits, are born a few minutes apart. The kits are born with their eyes open, covered in fur, and weigh around 2 ounces.